01-07-2007, 09:04 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 115
| help! I just got a colt navy reproduction .44 black powder revolver from my grandpa and i want to shoot it but don't know what size round ball to put in it cause i can't find just a .44 size |
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01-08-2007, 10:28 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland
Posts: 932
| Check the diameter of cylinder. I have a feeling it might be a .36. |
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01-11-2007, 12:00 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Louisville Kentucky.
Posts: 312
| I also have a Colt Navy. Check the caliber are you sure its not .36 cal? |
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01-11-2007, 06:37 AM
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| Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Posts: 9,843
|  .44 caliber is common in cap&ball repros - I have two 1851 Navy repros by Pietta of Italy, both caliber .44. The real Colt Navy's were .36, but the reproductions are a different animal. The most common ball size for .44 is .451/.452. The Ruger Old Army uses .457, but that is too big for the Colt repros (don't ask how I know . . . ). Do not use the .445 balls - those are for the single-shot muzzle loader pistols. Far too small for the revolvers. Start off with a light powder charge til you are familiar and trusting of the gun. 19 grains is a good starting load. I use 27 grains as my standard charge. I've become a believer in the new Triple 7 Powder - much less fouling and easier to clean than real BP or Pyrodex, and it doesn't cause the rapid corrosion the others do! Welcome to G&G, and shoot safely!
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